Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. In a provision concerning rural ambulance service upgrades, provides that notwithstanding the service level of an ambulance, a first responder licensed by the Department of Public Health is authorized to function as a first responder.

House Committee Amendment No. 1Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Provides that a rural vehicle service provider may apply for an in-field service level upgrade. Defines "rural vehicle service provider". Provides that if a rural vehicle service provider is approved for an in-field service level upgrade, then that rural vehicle service provider is authorized to function at the highest level of emergency medical technician license held by any person staffing the ambulance, alternate response vehicle, or specialized emergency medical services vehicle. Provides procedures for a rural vehicle service provider to apply for an in-field service level upgrade. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: (1) in a provision concerning in-field service level upgrades for certain vehicles, removes a reference to ambulances operated by a rural vehicle service provider; (2) in provisions concerning an ambulance service provider's or rural service provider's proposal for an in-field service level upgrade, provides that the proposal must include (i) the manner in which the provider will store advanced life support equipment, supplies, and medications and (ii) a statement that the provider will have that vehicle inspected by the Department of Public Health annually; and (3) provides that if a rural ambulance service provider or rural vehicle service provider is approved for an in-field service level upgrade, all the advanced life support medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and medications on the vehicle must be environmentally controlled. Effective immediately.